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A tie vote in a City Council committee left the fate of a Downtown residential tower and Publix in limbo.…
Stories tracking Jacksonville’s downtown growth, redevelopment projects, and efforts to revitalize the city’s urban core.
October 30, 2026
MOSH hits $100M fundraising mark; $50M still sought
MOSH said it could break ground on its new Northbank museum even before the full amount is raised.…
October 23, 2026
Swings, beer garden and more shown on plans for Riverfront Plaza
The second phase of Riverfront Plaza is expected to open by the end of 2027, two years after the first…
October 22, 2026
City board endorses $49M incentive for Fleet Landing proposal in Brooklyn
The Downtown Investment Authority advanced the proposed property tax refund for the 31-story tower to City Council.…
October 20, 2026
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shows off new headquarters in Brooklyn
Most operations have moved from the old Bay Street headquarters to the rebadged Florida Blue building in Brooklyn.…
October 16, 2026
Northbank senior tower considered for $49.27M in tax rebates
The refund on Fleet Landing’s tower requires approval from the Downtown Investment Authority and City Council.…
October 6, 2026
Council punts on incentives for Downtown Publix until after Amendment 3 vote
A Jacksonville City Council committee deferred the Publix vote amid concerns over mounting cash grants.…
September 16, 2026
Pieces of USS Jacksonville roll into town for historic display
The sail, rudders and other pieces of the USS Jacksonville will be restored for display near the USS Orleck.…
September 11, 2026
Jax board greenlights initial plans for UF campus and Riverfront Plaza tower
The Downtown Development Review Board advanced projects by Gateway Jax Inc. and UF on Thursday.…
September 1, 2026
MOSH unveils new exterior designs for Northbank museum
Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 for the new five-story museum in the Shipyards.…
August 25, 2026
Jacksonville weighing incentives for relaunch of Bellwether restaurant Downtown
The new Bellwether owner are seeking a forgivable loan to help reopen the restaurant with changes to the menu and…
August 12, 2026
Met Park Marina becomes latest riverfront development to open
The rebuilt marina includes 78 slips, electrical and water hookups, marine fuel and a store.…
August 12, 2026
THE JAXSON | St. Paul Union Depot: What a restored Downtown rail station could be
The restoration of St. Paul Union Depot offers a compelling example of how Jacksonville might find restore its own transportation…
August 7, 2026
Riverfront Plaza construction will close portions of Main Street Bridge
The bridge will be reduced to one lane heading south for up to five months, beginning Aug. 24.…
August 6, 2026
Historic Laura Street Trio auctioned to Indiana developer for $125K
Becovic Management Group obtained the long-vacant Laura Street Trio in a foreclosure auction.…
August 5, 2026
Why Jacksonville may revise incentives for Downtown Publix project
Developer Gateway Jax and city officials are renegotiating a nearly $50 million incentives deal for the Downtown Publix project.…
July 29, 2026
Riverside Avenue could shrink to create bike lanes and parallel parking
City Council member Jimmy Peluso is proposing changes to Riverside, Forest and West Monroe.…
July 24, 2026
Part of the USS Jacksonville submarine could wind up in Downtown Jacksonville
The sail structure of the decommissioned submarine could be displayed next to the USS Orleck.…
July 21, 2026
Stadium, MOSH and roads top list of most expensive projects in Deegan’s budget
The $587 million capital improvement plan would fund 132 infrastructure projects.…
July 15, 2026
Culinary Institute of America picks Jacksonville for Southeast hub
City officials believe the culinary institute will transform Downtown into a destination for tourists and businesses.…
July 7, 2026
Jake Gordon to step down as CEO after 11 years at Downtown Vision Inc.
Gordon said it was time for new perspectives at Downtown Vision, a nonprofit that aims to revitalize Downtown.…
July 6, 2026
European Street Café to open 4th site at Riverfront Plaza in Downtown
The restaurant will open in the second phase of Riverfront Plaza, which is under construction.…
June 29, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | Will the Jacksonville Armada ever have a stadium?
The Jacksonville Armada promised a new stadium in Downtown Jacksonville by 2025. It has not been built yet.…
June 18, 2026
Demolition permit issued to begin work toward Downtown Publix
Gateway Jax plans to replace a former First Baptist Church auditorium with a multi-use tower including a Publix.…